2006-12-15 06:57:10 · 5 answers · asked by Lee K 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
GoutGout (gowt) causes sudden, severe attacks of pain and tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling in some joints. Usually affects one joint at a time -- often the big toe.
What Are the Symptoms?
Episodes develop very quickly, and the first episode often occurs at night. Episodes may be caused by:
Drinking too much alcohol
Eating too much of certain foods
Surgery
Sudden, severe illness
Crash diets
Joint injury
Chemotherapy
What Causes It?
Gout results from a build-up in the body of too much uric acid, which forms crystals that deposit in joints and cause inflammation. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down waste products called purines. Gout can be inherited or happen as a complication of another condition.
Who Is At Risk?
Mostly men over age 40, but it can affect anyone of any age. Women with gout usually develop it after menopause.
How Is It Diagnosed?
Physical exam and medical history.
Blood tests to measure uric acid.
Joint fluid test to check for presence of uric acid crystals.
Treatment Options
Diet
Medications: Colchicine, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, Probenecid, Sulfinpyrazone
Surgery (rare)
More Information About Gout
Aleve over the counter is very effective.
Drink a lot of water, too.
2006-12-15 07:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by unbeatensnailhere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obesity
Wrong shoe size
Wrong type of shoe to support body frame
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2006-12-15 06:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small pebble in your shoe.
2006-12-15 07:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a very long walk
2006-12-15 06:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Drish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
webmd.com or mayoclinic.com
2006-12-15 06:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋